{"product_id":"livia-fontana-barolo-villero-2021","title":"Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarolo Villero by Livia Fontana is a red wine that embodies the purity of \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a bright red colour featuring ruby and garnet hues, it reveals a deep aromatic profile characterised by notes of violet and sweet spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate, it expresses a bold character, where freshness merges with a \u003cstrong\u003egreat structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003evigorous yet elegant tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures impeccable balance, leading to a persistent and delicately balsamic finish, perfect when paired with flavourful meats or duck à l’orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of the renowned Barolo area, within the prestigious Villero cru. The vineyards face south-west, at an altitude between 300 and 350 metres. The soil consists of \u003cstrong\u003eMarne di Sant’Agata Fossili\u003c\/strong\u003e with sandy infiltrations, a geological composition that gives the wine a \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive flavour profile\u003c\/strong\u003e and a precise tannic texture. This connection between land and altitude offers an authentic territorial expression and exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of evolving in the cellar for up to twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested in mid-October, followed by a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eselection on a vibrating table\u003c\/strong\u003e and gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, with frequent pumping over and délestage. After about twenty days of maceration, the wine undergoes a long maturation period, resting for between thirty and forty months in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it develops harmony and roundness. Ageing is completed in the cellar before release. A \u003cstrong\u003eserving temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e between sixteen and eighteen degrees is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from Castiglione Falletto, an area renowned for its winemaking excellence since 1643, the \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo D.O.C.G. Villero 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e by Livia Fontana is an exclusive gem, produced in a limited edition of just 6,224 bottles and 200 Magnums. This captivating Nebbiolo releases complex aromas of violet and sweet spices, enhanced by a lengthy \u003cstrong\u003ematuration of 30-40 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in traditional oak barrels. Its excellent structure reveals vigorous yet elegant tannins and a balsamic finish of great persistence: a true masterpiece awarded the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eTre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fontana Livia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46419910688939,"sku":"61076","price":83.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/livia-fontana-barolo-villero-2021_61076_1_f2c12b9b-aeec-48cf-868c-3e2ea8e45a38.webp?v=1776442520","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/livia-fontana-barolo-villero-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}